The Kingdom of Thailand - the pearl of Asia

The Kingdom of Thailand is one of the most beautiful and mysterious countries in Southeast Asia, popular with travelers from different corners of the planet.

Amazing unique culture, beautiful nature and smiling welcoming locals – this is what attracts millions of tourists every year.

Thailand traces its history from the ancient and powerful nation of Siam, whose history is rooted in the 12th century ad, and the most Thai culture more than four thousand years. The modern name of the country – Thailand – came in the mid 20th century and is translated as "land of the free" or, in Thai, "the Thai Prathet". This title is not accidental, because Thailand is the only country in the region, which retained its independence and was never colonized by European States.

Thailand is the third largest among the countries of South-East Asia, its area is more than five hundred thousand square kilometers, which is comparable to the territory of France. The nearest neighbors of the Kingdom, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Malaysia.

The Kingdom of Thailand bordering the Andaman sea and the Gulf of Thailand South China sea, the waters of which are of high purity, transparency and richness of the underwater world.

Part of the territories of Thailand includes more than two hundred and fifty Islands, most popular of them is Samui's biggest Thai island of Phuket. Also won universal fame of the island of Koh Phi Phi, Koh Kut, Koh Chang, Koh Samet and Koh Phangan, famous for partying Fool Moon Party held every full moon.

Travelers from around the world are attracted to Thailand is not only Golden beaches of the Islands, but the thief a traveler in Thailand" href="stat-puteshestvennikom-v-tajlande.html">the ancient culture of the country. Many tourists annually visited the largest city of Thailand, which are the centres of spiritual and cultural life: Chiang Mai ("Northern rose"), will Auctau (the ancient capital), Hua hin (Royal resort), Pattaya (the main center of night life) and, of course, Bangkok – the capital and main centre of culture and business.

Despite the rapid industrial and economic growth of recent decades, Thailand remains one of the most environmentally friendly countries in the world and Southeast Asia[i], and its nature is surprisingly diverse.

More than half of the country is jungle and forest, in which oaks, pines, teak, mahogany and bamboo, as part of the coastal areas covered by mangroves. In Thailand also grows many exotic flowers, including thousands of species of orchids.

Incredibly rich and fauna of Thailand: here there are tigers, monkeys, crocodiles, rhinos, antelopes and elephants, which have the status of sacred animals.

Thailand is located in sub-Equatorial zone and the average annual temperature in most regions is around 28 degrees Celsius, and annual variations in daytime temperatures are in the range from +25 to +30 degrees.

There are no traditional division into spring, summer, autumn and winter, and the main there are three seasons – hot, cool and rainy season. The hot season lasts from late March to the first weeks of may, the rainy season is from summer to late October. However, in most tourist areas morning and the day is clear and Sunny weather, and the rains often start after sundown. The cool season is considered optimal for European tourists and is thus called high season; it lasts from November to March.

Great weather in any season, extraordinary natural beauty and ancient culture of ancient Thailand made it one of the most picimaamah Asian countries; every one here are waiting for exciting discoveries and unforgettable impressions.